1061 Houston Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 - Photo 1

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$245,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
716 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 13 days ago

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Property Description

Charming 2-br, 1-ba home, nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street. Conveniently located near schools and transportation, making daily commutes a breeze. Inside, you'll find new, modern laminate flooring throughout, newer appliances, along with spacious bedrooms and a comfortable living space. Step outside to a large, well-maintained backyard featuring a garden, stone fire pit, and a generous sized deck-perfect for outdoor entertaining. An ideal starter home offering elegance, comfort and convenience!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1061 Houston Ave

General

Sold For: $245,000
Taxes: $4,605 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12608097
Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Off Site, Owned, Garage

Location

Area: Elgin
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Villa St to Peck Place South on Peck to Houston Left/East on Houston

School Information

School District: 46
Midd School District: 46
Elementary School: Huff Elementary School
Middle School: Ellis Middle School
High School: Elgin High School
Private School: Elgin High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Laminate
Square Feet: 716
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1951
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 48 x 133

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1951
Tax Amount: $4,605
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 6194020030000

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Schools

Schools serving 1061 Houston Ave

School District:School District U-46

Name	Grades	Distance
Huff Elementary School 801 Hastings Street, Elgin, IL 60120	K-6	0.6 mi
Ellis Middle School 225 South Liberty Street, Elgin, IL 60120	7-8	1.2 mi
Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120	9-12	0.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1061 Houston Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/12/2026

Sold

$245,000

4.26%

MLS

4/02/2026

Listed

$235,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1061 Houston Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 (MLS# 12608097) is a Single Family property that was sold at $245,000 on May 12, 2026. This property was listed by Rosalinda Rivera from our McMullen/O'Hare Office.Want to learn more about 1061 Houston Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elgin? You can browse all Elgin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1061 Houston Ave Elgin, IL 60120